The future of 36 Burger King outlets across the UK is in doubt along with 1,000 jobs after two firms which run them entered administration.

At the moment all of the threatened branches are remaining open and trading while joint administrators Nick Cropper, Ryan Grant and Catherine Williamson of business advisory firm AlixPartners examine "all possible options for a sale of all or parts of the business".

The Franchisees in administration are Millcliffe Ltd and CPL foods as reported by our sister title Gloucestershire Live.

All the branches will continue to trade while the administrators explore "all possible options for a sale of all or parts of the business". They will also be working closely with the franchisor, Burger King Europe GmbH, in finding suitable interested parties.

"Our priority now is to work closely with the business and determine the optimum route forward for the companies as we continue to serve our valued guests throughout the UK," Nick Cropper said.

"We are confident that the companies are an attractive proposition for a range of potential buyers and, as such, we expect and welcome contact from interested third parties."